Representatives of NMB Technical Advisory Group

Kayak Anglers

Name Affiliation Region
Mike Kogan JaxKayakFishing.com Jax
Ted Perron Palm Beach Water Yaks Coral Springs
Rik LLewellyn Paddling Fishing.com Sarasota
Ferd Salomon Gulf Coast Kayak Fishing Club Pensacola

Recreational Paddlers

Name Affiliation Region
Ed Schessl Club Kayak, FPTA Tampa
Frances Stone WFCKC, FPTA Marianna
Sean Phelan Space Coast Paddling Club Melbourne
Pat Owen SWFl Paddling Club Cape Coral

Rowing

Name Affiliation Region
Jerry Allway Cape Coral Rowing Club Ft Myers

Livery/Outfitters

Name Affiliation Region
Russell Farrow Sweetwater Kayaks St Pete

Florida Paddling Trail Association

Name Affiliation Region
Hank Brooks President, Florida Paddling Trails Association St Pete

Florida Professional Paddlesports Association

Name Affiliation Region
Robert Baker Board member FPPA Tallahassee

Sailing

Name Affiliation Region
Jo Mogle US Sailing Association Punta Gorda

Boating Advisory Council

Name Affiliation Region
Becky Bragg Boating Advisory Council, outfitter Arcadia
Jorge Gutierrez United Waterfowlers of Florida Region Miami


FWC Facts:
Boats 16 feet and longer must have at least one USCG-approved throwable Type IV PFD per passenger - immediately available in case of a fall overboard.

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